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Florence Duomo Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

4.8(433 reviews)Florence, Italy
1h40DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This guided tour allows you to explore the Florentine religious center, walking around the Baptistery, Belltower, and Duomo, before entering the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with priority access. The experience lasts for 55 minutes outside on the square and 45 minutes inside the Cathedral with a licensed English-speaking guide. This tour is suitable for travelers interested in art and history. It is important to note that as you will be entering a church, dress code regulations apply: shoulders must be covered, and shorts or skirts should reach the kneecap.

Itinerary

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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Before skipping 100% any queue and admire the monumental interior of Florence Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, your local English-speaking guide will give you a wealth of information about all the religious buildings on Piazza del Duomo to fully then appreciate not only the artistic beauty but also the immense social value of Florence Cathedral, Baptistery, Belltower and Brunelleschi's dome. The visit inside the Cathedral will be conducted "beyond the ropes", an exclusive route, accessible to just few groups a day, permitting you to also stand right under Brunelleschi's dome by the high altar of the Cathedral. A truly special visit.

What's included / not included

Guaranteed 100% Skip-the-line Admission into Florence DuomoProfessional and licensed tour guideAdmission into the Duomo will be granted provided the dress code to enter a church is respected.Earsets to hear the voice of your guide clearly during the entire tour.Assistance at check in at meeting place
Gratuities/tips for the guideTicket to climb Brunelleschi's DomeTicket to climb Giotto's BelltowerTicket to visit Museo dell'Opera del DuomoTicket to visit the BaptisteryTicket to visit Santa Reparata (Crypt)

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Please note that you will be entering a church therefore shoulders must be covered and shorts/skirts are allowed only if reaching the kneecap.
  • First part of the tour, on the square, lasts around 40 minutes. The visit of the Cathedral then lasts around 45 minutes.
  • Regular sized backpacks and bags are allowed inside the Duomo, when oversized they must be left at the luggage deposit (free of charge) and you may lose part of the guided tour.

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